Chelsea have learned how much they will have to pay for Sevilla defender Jules Kounde.

The Frenchman is desperate to leave the La Liga club this summer after coming close to joining Chelsea ahead of the season.

Blues boss Thomas Tuchel remains interested in recruiting the 22-year-old.

Fabrizio Romanosays Chelsea will have to pay £67m to secure Kounde's signature.

The amount has been touted as Sevilla's release clause price.

Tuchel has also taken a liking to Leicester City defender Wesley Fofana.